Mastectomy is a treatment for women diagnosed with breast cancer or those who are genetically predisposed to cancer. The removal of one or both breasts, mastectomy surgery may involve removing ...

The exhibit is pictures of women doing what they do best after the ultimate survival of breast cancer.” Arlington resident Kathy Stokes is one local breast cancer survivor whose photos were a ...

We have no national figures in Ireland for women who opt for breast reconstruction and who don’t. US data gathered in 2022 shows 43% of women there receive reconstruction after mastectomy.

After a mastectomy, the question of whether to have a breast reconstruction or not is a personal decision. Three women share their stories.

Kathy Bates recently shed light on her bold decision not to have reconstructive breast surgery after undergoing a double mastectomy 12 years ago, and reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Keep ...

At breast reconstruction awareness meetings held at Broomfield Hospital in Essex, women who are facing a mastectomy can look at the results of different types of reconstruction in women.

Problems can develop after breast reconstruction surgery such as implant complications, scarring, and breast size and shape imbalance. While some women may choose breast corrective surgery, others ...

It took years to understand why my mastectomy site looked different. Knowing I healed correctly for my procedure helped me ...

The event, hosted by P.ink, provided breast cancer survivors with free mastectomy tattoos and an opportunity to connect with other women with shared experiences.

Like actors before her including Angelina Jolie and the recently deceased Shannon Osbourne, Munn, too, has become an advocate for breast cancer awareness and mastectomy as a preventative measure.

Most women who undergo a mastectomy opt for breast reconstruction. However, some prefer to avoid the risks associated with extensive surgery and stay flat. We speak to three women who made this choice ...

The event, hosted by P.ink, provided breast cancer survivors with free mastectomy tattoos and an opportunity to connect with other women with shared experiences.